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Resolution supporting the School Walk/Roll and Circulation Plans Project and submitting an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 8 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (Sponsor) has identified a need to improve walking, bicycling, and rolling access to schools by providing students and families with practical route information and school circulation guidance; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the School Walk/Roll and Circulation Plans Project (Project) to prepare school-specific Walk and Roll Maps and circulation plans informed by existing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, safety conditions, and engagement with school communities; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $132,500 to implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $108,000 for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 8 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, a Primary Grant Agreement has been executed between the Sponsor and SMCTA on May 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the SMCTA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $108,000 in SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for the Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $24,500 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the SMCTA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager or their designee to sign a project supplement with the SMCTA for SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution and execute applicable amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $108,000 for the School Walk/Roll and Circulation Plans Project;
2. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to execute a project supplement with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber SMCTA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds;
3. Commits to completing the Project, including contributing $24,500 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested SMCTA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the SMCTA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager or their designee to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution and execute applicable amendments.
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